About the star ratings

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Perspective is necessary when discussing star ratings.

"The overall star rating for nursing homes lets you compare nursing homes on topics you consider most important and gives you a “snapshot” of the quality of each nursing home. The rating, between 1 to 5 stars, combines results and data from 3 important sources, including:

• Health inspections
• Staffing
• Quality measures

A star rating is calculated for each of these 3 sources, along with an overall rating.

How should I use the nursing home star ratings?

Star ratings can give you important information and help you compare nursing homes, but aren't a substitute for visiting the nursing home. Use the star ratings together with other sources of information, and review the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home and the Nursing Home Checklist to help you think of questions to ask when you visit the nursing home and determine whether a nursing home fits you or your family members' needs." 

Copied from: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/resources/nursing-home/overall-star-rating

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